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News from 2/25/2026

Ascension Parish firefighters battle large grass fire along River Road in Darrow
One person taken to hospital in critical condition after being crushed by vehicle on Beech Street
Senate panel questions surgeon general nominee over vaccine policy
Area students learn to garden, milk cows and more at Southern University Ag Center Expo
BRPD: Man arrested for kicking, slamming kitten on the ground
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-12 westbound back open after jackknifed semi-trailer blocked traffic in Walker
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Traffic backed up on I-110 southbound after airboat falls off trailer
AG's public corruption probe ensnares 2 with ties to BR's 'Safe Hopeful Healthy' program
This weekend is the third annual 225 Festival in downtown Baton Rouge
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Eastbound traffic on Mississippi River Bridge briefly blocked after car crash
Denham Springs police ask for help identifying person of interest in theft investigation
Tangipahoa Parish Schools Superintendent announces retirement plans after decades-long career
Road work continues after Washington Street exit closure
Man arrested after Roseland-area dog fight, deputies say; more arrests are expected
BRPD: Capital Elementary school bus not involved in shooting, windshield damaged from debris
Berwick, Patterson fire departments put out fire at apartment complex along Wedell Street in Patterson
Louisiana school officials granted waiver from certain U.S. Department of Education requirements
Stretch of Bluebonnet Boulevard reopens near Mall of Louisiana after reports of truck leaking fluid
2 students detained at Istrouma High School after gun goes off in classroom; no injuries reported
USS Kidd Veterans Museum to host celebration in May welcoming ship back to Baton Rouge